France Lifts Restrictions on D-Day Video Coverage
June 4, 2014
France dropped restrictions on live video coverage of ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, ensuring that millions of viewers across the world will be able to watch the event as it unfolds.
Host broadcasters France Televisions and TF1 this time offered news agencies unfettered access to live coverage of the main international ceremony, where President Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II and other world leaders will join aging veterans to honor those who fought to liberate Normandy from Nazi occupation.
"Because of the exceptional character of the event and at the request of the president's office, the signal will be available for free," the broadcasters' note read.
France Lifts Restrictions on D-Day Video Coverage